Hoyleton Youth & Family Services · 2 months ago
Assistant Program Manager
Hoyleton Youth & Family Services is dedicated to providing therapeutic programming for youth and families. The Assistant Program Manager will support the Programs Manager in delivering high-quality care, advocate for clients and staff, and ensure compliance with therapeutic practices.
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Responsibilities
Provides shift planning, coaching and decision making support for staff on duty, consistent with CARE principles
Assist in interviews, selects, supervise and complete performance evaluations for Youth Care Workers assigned to the cottage. Works with Program Managers to correct performance problems as needed, including recommending disciplinary actions to the Director of Residential Services
Complete Medicaid documentation as required by the agency as well as assist/provide oversight to all staff in their completion of Medicaid paperwork
Ability to role model/Coach a strong work ethic with a focus on providing quality care for children
Ability to build trust and a strong relationship with staff, peers, and stakeholders. Assures on-going communication among youth care staff and between other members of the residential team, including therapists, recreational and administrative staff
Identifies staff development needs and recommends and/or requires on-going training for cottage staff. Provides input to the annual training plan for residential staff
Participates in treatment planning and coordinates implementation of treatment plans for residents in the cottage. Consults with therapist concerning behavioral management problems, recommending adjustment to treatment plans as needed
Reviews incidents involving restraints or timeouts; identifies patterns associated with individual residents and/or staff and develops strategies to reduce such episodes to the degree possible. Assists with restraints if needed, modeling best practices
Assures that required records and reports are completed, including client summaries, incident reports, workers compensation reports and other administrative and treatment summaries
Submits maintenance requests as needed. Assures a hygienic environment throughout the cottage
Assists in the development of the cottage budget; monitors expenses and minimizes budget variances
Oversees the compliance with, and documentation of, Medicaid requirements by assigned staff. Requests training for staff if needed
This Position requires on call status whenever applicable
Assumes other related tasks as required by the Program Manager
Qualification
Required
Possess and retain a valid Illinois driver's license
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication
Must be able to direct services in a manner that reflects appreciation for the cultural background, heritage and identity of the clients
Must meet DCFS/CANTS Clearance Requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and maintain proof of automobile insurance
Bachelor's Degree in the human service field with 2 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Completion of CARE and TCI training is an internal requirement for all staff and must be completed upon hire
Pass the written test annually
Pass the physical test every six months (if applicable to their role)
Consistent participation and application of both CARE and TCI principles drive company culture and are essential to job performance
Company
Hoyleton Youth & Family Services
Hoyleton Youth and Family Services has grown to become one of Southern Illinois' leaders in providing emotional and mental health services for every stage of youth and family development.